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Sunday, March 6, 2016

[GWSW] Communication: Great Speakers and Great Listeners

The Communication theme is predominant in people who have a natural ability for verbal expression and who can provide conceptual clarity and social connection. Communication is not only a social theme -- it also helps facilitate and guide understanding in conversation.

People with Communication typically value being understood; they want people to get what they’re saying. Those with high Communication are not only great speakers, they are also great listeners who value dialogue. Communication energizes people. People with Communication feed off of great conversation.

Please register for our Communication Webcast on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. EST. Download the Theme Thursday Companion Guide on Communication here to follow along with the show!

To hear more about Communication, watch the short theme video below.

How do you use Communication in your everyday life? Share your thoughts on the Called to Coach Facebook page.Pressed for time? We now have all of our Theme Thursday videos in short, easy-to-digest snippets in which Curt and other Gallup-Certified Strengths Coaches break down the nuances of each theme.You can register for the next Theme Thursday and all upcoming Gallup Strengths Center webcasts at gallup.eventbrite.com.

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OMG - you had my combination of Communication and Positivity pegged, and guess what? I'm a Leadership trainer to boot! I use my communication strength not only with my presentations, but with the individual coaching as well. The noun of Story teller is perfect! That's exactly what I do.